Saturday, November 2, 2019
6 p.m.
100 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte Marriott City Center
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for the 2019 Signature Chefs Auction, as Charlotte's finest culinary talent come to support the March of Dimes at the Charlotte Marriott Center City. The Signature Chefs Auction is a high profile black-tie gala that pays tribute to the culinary excellence of our prominent chefs, while raising money to improve the health of all moms and babies. From your arrival at the event you will enjoy the chance to taste the chefs' creations while bidding on Silent Auction packages, before taking your seats for the Live Auction and Fund the Mission. Enjoy the evening with your friends, while you bid on our unique packages, and raise your paddle to Fund the Mission and give generously to save babies.
2019 EVENT LEADERSHIP
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committees we are honored to present the Signature Chefs event. Through months of support these volunteers have taken the event to new heights. March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generous team who has made this evening possible.
Event Chairs: Dr. Kris Leake & Dr. Heather White
Lead Chef: Chef Michael Rosen
BECOME A SPONSOR
Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams.Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Signature Chefs event, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. Please contact Jamie Gensheimer,
[email protected] or (980) 939-6022 for more information.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
March of Dimes believes that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that.
From advocacy to education to research, we are working to level the playing field so that all moms and babies are healthy. Because when a society supports every family, the future is brighter for us all. And when communities come together, even the toughest problems can be solved.
We’re taking on one of the toughest problems facing moms and babies today—premature birth. In this country 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely each year. And while the U.S. preterm birth rate is high, women of color have an up to 50 percent higher rate of preterm birth than white women and their children can face a 130 percent higher infant death rate.
Here's what March of Dimes is doing to fight the biggest health threats to moms and babies:
- We’re advocating at the federal and state levels for funding and legislation that put the health priorities of moms and babies first.
- We’re working with the medical community to improve the health care women receive.
- We’re funding research at our six Prematurity Research Centers (PRC), including our recently established European PRC at Imperial College London, to create innovative collaborations that will accelerate improvements to the health of moms and babies for generations to come.
- We’re providing families with resources and programs as well as educating moms before, during and after pregnancy to ensure that families have the best possible start.
- We’re uniting local communities and partnering with organizations and companies, bringing together problem solvers, families and support systems to inspire change.
If you'd like to support March of Dimes by creating your own personal fundraising page, please click
here.
Chef
Michael Rosen
Carolina Commercial Kitchen
Lead Chef
Chef
Andres Prussing
Charlotte Marriott Center City
Chef
Michael Griswold
The Pump House
Chef
Rifali Almunir
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Chef
Dave Feimster
Fahrenheit
Chef
Colin Johnson
The Palm
Chef
Steve Jordan
On the Nines
Chef
Jon Fortes
Flipside Restaurant
Chef
Brett Faldstein
Sea Level
Chef
Tyler Honeycutt
Oak Steakhouse
Chef
Kamel Dahmani
City Club Charlotte
Chef
Michael Chanthavong
O-Ku Sushi
Chef
Whitney Thomas
5Church
Chef
Rob Clement
Porter's House
Rare Roots Hospitality
Chef
Michael Rayfield
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Chef
Luca Annunziata
Forchetta Italian Kitchen
Christine Alter
Christine's Konditorei
Michelle Krieg
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Felder Family
Sweet Girl Cookies
Market Day with Chef Andres Prussing
Charlotte Marriott Center City
The Ultimate Hornets Fan Experience
Two suite experiences:
1/8/2020 vs Toronto Raptors
4/11/2020 vs Washington Wizards
Suite for 18 including catering and VIP parking passes.
OMB Beer Dinner with Chef Michael Rayfield
Five-course meal for 10 at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Diamond Bangles from Morrison Smith Jewelers
Three bangles - 14kt yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold banges with 1.00ct total diamonds on each.
5Church Dining Experience with Chef Whitney Thomas
Five-course dinner for 10 with Chef Whitney Thomas.
The Palm In-Home Dinner with Chef Colin Johnson
Four-course dinner for 10 in your home.
7 Nights in Mexico
Winning bidder gets to choose from: Cabos San Lucas, Cancun, or Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy premier accommodations for 2.
The Pump House Wine Dinner with Chef Michael Griswold
Enjoy a five-course dinner on the rooftop at The Pump House for 8 with wine pairings.
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.